The Rafu Shimpo Editorial Ethics & Correction Policy
Our Commitment to Accuracy and Community Trust At The Rafu Shimpo, we serve our community by delivering accurate, fair, and fact-based journalism that reflects the civic lives of the audiences we cover. Our editorial team is dedicated to verifying all information through trusted sources, thorough research, and contextual reporting before publication. We report independently of outside political, commercial, or institutional influences.
Transparency Standards
We maintain absolute editorial independence. While we receive support from subscribers, advertisers, and community foundations, our donors and corporate partners have zero input or influence over the stories we pitch, report, or publish. Editorial management retains final decision-making power over all original public-interest content.
Error Correction Mechanism
Despite our rigorous verification standards, factual errors can occur. When an error is identified, we are committed to correcting it swiftly and transparently.
How to Request a Correction: If you believe a story contains a factual error, please notify our editorial desk immediately by emailing online@rafu.com or calling (213) 629-2231 . Please provide the headline, publication date, and a brief description of the specific inaccuracy.
Our Process: Once our editors verify that an error has been made, we will update the digital text immediately. A clear correction notice will be appended to the top or bottom of the article detailing the exact information that was changed and the date the update was executed. For print editions, a correction box will be prominently featured on the editorial page of the subsequent issue.
The Rafu Shimpo Public Disclosure of Ownership
The Rafu Shimpo is a local news organization legally operated by Los Angeles News Publishing Company (a corporation), a registered business entity in the State of California. This publication is 100% locally and independently owned. The principal owners and majority financial stakeholders are Michael Komai, Publisher and Majority Shareholder . We believe that full financial transparency is essential to maintaining an authentic bond with the communities we serve.